Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Negligent Security in Maryland – Personal Injury Cases
It is quite a natural precedent to take care of invitees to your property. But when it comes to Maryland, this becomes a law. This means it becomes the duty of the homeowner to actually provide a safe, sound, and secure environment to the people living in the same property. What does this entail?… Read More »
Watch Out for Drunk Drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
We made it through Christmas and even New Year’s, but do you know what the next holiday is? While some people might argue this, the next veritable holiday in the United States is Super Bowl Sunday. An estimated 100 million people tune into the NFL’s championship game each year. Some manage to get their… Read More »
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Former Prosecutor?
It’s more common than you might think for a prosecutor to pursue a career later on as a criminal defense lawyer. Although these two legal professionals face off against each other in the court room, the skills that a prosecutor acquires can make them an exceptionally skilled defense attorney when the time comes. What… Read More »
Rollover Truck Accidents Some of the Most Deadly
No one ever leaves their home expecting to be in a car accident, particularly a rollover accident with a truck. Rollover truck accidents lead to major injuries for all the parties involved and some may even result in wrongful death. Rollover truck accidents are not only catastrophic for the small vehicles that fall prey… Read More »
A Deeper Insight on Bench Warrants
Did you just lose the chance of getting released after an offense (pre-trial release) or did you just miss a court appearance? Well, then just wait for a bench warrant to be out your way for your arrest. Disappearing won’t help the case either. If you are facing one of these situations, it is… Read More »
Rideshare Accidents and Liability
Ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are efficient ways to get around and are generally billed as the safe alternative after a night out. However, these drivers have accidents, too. What happens when a rideshare driver’s accident causes you harm? Accident Liability Drivers for Uber and Lyft are independent contractors, meaning that they… Read More »
What is a Stet Docket?
The stet docket, literally the “let it stand docket,” simply means that a case has been stetted, or listed as inactive by the court. There is no actual docket on which the cases are listed. In fact, a stetted case is not listed on any docket. “stet docket” is simply a colloquialism referring to… Read More »
Driving Under Marijuana Influence in Maryland
Driving under the influence of marijuana is one of the most dangerous activities. Unfortunately, in America, this is not a very rare occurrence either. In fact, in the month of June 2019, 15 million people were recorded to have driven a car within one hour of marijuana consumption. This survey is indeed an alarming… Read More »
Everything You Need to Know About Public Intoxication in Maryland
Laws related to public intoxication vary from state to state. This makes it important to understand the laws specific to your location. Before we delve deeper into Maryland’s specific laws regarding public intoxication, let’s discuss what constitutes public intoxication. What is Public Intoxication? Maryland considers drinking alcoholic beverages or getting intoxicated in a public… Read More »
An Expert Witness Can Make or Break Your Case
When a person files a personal injury lawsuit, there are times that the testimony of an expert witness may be needed. However, Maryland laws state that these special witnesses may only be used in certain circumstances. An experienced personal injury attorney can help determine if an expert witness is needed for your claim. Typically,… Read More »
